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Maine South's Perez to play vs. Marist

BY TAYLOR BELL — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

Maine South coach Dave Inserra said Monday that Sun-Times Player of the Year Matt Perez will play in the Class 8A state title game against Marist. Perez missed the last seven minutes of last weekend's semifinal win over Loyola with what Inserra called a "glorified charley horse."

Benz puts Maine South in driver's seat

BY TAYLOR BELL — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

Tyler Benz passed for two touchdowns and ran for the decisive score with 3:33 left as top-ranked Maine South held off Loyola 21-14 Saturday in the Class 8A semifinals.

It's showtime: Hawks' offense vs. Loyola 'D'

BY TAYLOR BELL — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

It's the irresistible force vs. the immovable force when Maine South's offense meets Loyola's defense Saturday in a Class 8A semifinal in Park Ridge.

In a class by himself

BY TAYLOR BELL — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:00 CST

Sun-Times Player of the Year: Maine South�s dynamic 5-11, 205-pound running back/defensive end Matt Perez is the Sun-Times Player of the Year for 2009. Perez and the No. 1 Hawks host Loyola Saturday in the Class 8A semifinals.

A bunch of game changers, record breakers

BY ADAM L. JAHNS -- YourSeason.com Assistant Editor — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:00 CST

Player of the Year Matt Perez headlines the 25-man Sun-Times 2009 All-Area team, which features some of the nation�s top college prospects, a national record holder and offensive and defensive conference players of the year.

Hawks box-step closer to Class 8A title game

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

FOOTBALL -- Spend time around the Maine South football team, and somebody will start talking about, "The Box."

Perez, Hawks power way past Titans

BY STEVE TUCKER stucker@suntimes.com — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

Matt Perez had his second 300-yard rushing game of the season vs. Glenbrook South and scored four touchdowns, leading top-ranked Maine South past the Titans 44-23 Saturday in the Class 8A quarterfinals.

Maine South 34, Leyden 16

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Leyden rocked the defending champions early, but Maine South settled down for a 34-16 victory in Northlake.

Maine South slows down Maldonado, Leyden

BY CRAIG LYNCH — Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

Tyler Benz threw four touchdown passes as Maine South overcame numerous obstacles on their way to a 34-16 victory over Leyden in the second-round of the Class 8A playoffs Saturday night in North Lake.

Lenti steps in and stars for Hawks

BY TAYLOR BELL — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

Luke Lenti, the nephew of Mount Carmel coach Frank Lenti, was credited with a half-dozen tackles and intercepted a tipped pass in the second quarter to set up a touchdown as top-ranked Maine South ousted Oak Park 28-14 Saturday in a Class 8A matchup in Park Ridge.

Hawks survive against old rival New Trier

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:00 CST

For the second week in a row, Maine South survived a scare. But the Hawks welcomed the competition.

Maine South survives Trevians' rally

BY MATT HARNESS mharness@pioneerlocal.com — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:00 CST

Top-ranked Maine South survived a second-half comeback by New Trier to win 28-14 Friday night, the Hawks' 45th straight Central Suburban South victory.

Maine South takes down New Trier

BY SETH SCHWARTZ — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

Maine South 28, New Trier 14: Tyler Benz (8-for-15, 130 yards, touchdown, nine carries, 165 yards) paced the way and running back Matt Perez carried the ball 18 times for 183 yards and a pair of touchdowns to lead the visiting No. 1 Hawks (9-0, 5-0 Central Suburban South).

Q&A with Maine South RB/DE Matt Perez

BY TAYLOR BELL — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:00 CST

Maine South�s Matt Perez hopes to rush for 2,000 yards � something his dad did at Glenbard North in the 1970s. Perez, a standout defensive end and running back, is committed to Indiana.

Vote: Who was the top football star in Week 8?

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

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Glenbrook S. can't contain Perez, Hawks

BY TAYLOR BELL — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

Matt Perez ran for 341 yards and four touchdowns and also had two sacks, helping top-ranked Maine South come from 10 points down in the third quarter for a 45-34 Central Suburban South win over visiting Glenbrook South on Saturday.

Remember the Titans

BY TAYLOR BELL — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

No. 20 Glenbrook South at No. 1 Maine South: In their last four meetings, Glenbrook South has led Maine South at halftime. But the Titans faded in the fourth quarter and lost on each occasion. The teams meet again this Saturday.

Hawks face toughest test since Week 2

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 04:00 CST

FOOTBALL -- Wheaton Warrenville South came to Park Ridge in September for a game hyped as much as some championship contests.

Vote: Who was the top football star in Week 7?

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 12:00 CST

Hawks rout Waukegan behind Perez

BY BRIAN BOWN — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

Matt Perez had 222 yards and four touchdowns on 16 carries as No. 1 Maine South rolled 45-0 Saturday in Waukegan against the Bulldogs.

Defense keys Hawks' win over Evanston

BY ADAM L. JAHNS -- YourSeason.com Assistant Editor — Sat, 3 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

Maine South�s defense stymied Evanston�s offense and ultimately allowed its own offense to overcome some early turnovers and miscues for a 30-2 victory Saturday in a Central Suburban South matchup in Park Ridge.

Benz, Perez power Maine South by Wolves

BY CRAIG LYNCH — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00 CST

Tyler Benz passed for three touchdowns and Matt Perez ran for three scores as No. 1 Maine South coasted past host Niles West 56-21 Friday night in the Central Suburban South.

Hawks win in another rout

BY MATT HARNESS -- PIONEER PRESS — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00 CST

For the fourth time in five games, Maine South scored 50 or points, earning a 56-21 win over Niles West on Friday in Skokie.

Perez, Hawks put on show vs. Maine West

BY ROB VALENTIN — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00 CST

Powered by running back Matt Perez, top-rated Maine South rolled past Maine West 63-0 Thursday night in Park Ridge. Perez, an Indiana recruit, scored four touchdowns, including two receptions.

Top-rated Hawks rout Maine West

BY CRAIG LYNCH — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00 CST

Powered by running back Matt Perez, top-rated Maine South rolled past Maine West 63-0 Thursday night in Park Ridge. Perez, an Indiana recruit, scored four touchdowns, including two receptions.

Maine South 50, Highland Park 12

Mark Perlman — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 04:00 CST

The visiting Hawks proved to be too much for host HP on Friday night as they won their third game of the season.

Perez, Maine South power past Giants

BY SETH SCHWARTZ — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00 CST

Matt Perez ran for 132 yards and scored a pair of touchdowns, leading No. 1 Maine South past Highland Park 50-12 on Friday night.

Defending state champs send powerful message

Tue, 8 Sep 2009 04:00 CST

FOOTBALL -- Maine South may have beaten Wheaton Warrenville South on Friday, but the rest of the state felt some of the pain.

Vote: Who was the top football star of Week 2?

Sun, 6 Sep 2009 00:00 CST

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Second's best: Hawks survive No. 1

BY STEVE TUCKER -- STAFF REPORTER — Fri, 4 Sep 2009 18:00 CST

Bears' tight end Greg Olsen surprised the Maine South players with a pre-game speech. Then, before a standing room only crowd the No. 2 Hawks surprised top-rated Wheaton Warrenville South 27-9 Friday night in Park Ridge.

Spotlight is on Maine South's Benz

BY TAYLOR BELL — Thu, 3 Sep 2009 20:00 CST

Sun-Times Spotlight: Quarterback Tyler Benz and No. 2 Maine South host No. 1 Wheaton Warrenville South on Friday night. Benz, who also plays linebacker, is a key player for the defending Class 8A state champion Hawks.

Hawks need to be on toes for Week 2 foe

Tue, 1 Sep 2009 04:00 CST

Dave Inserra wasn't slighting Schaumburg when he spoke following Friday's season-opening 64-35 win.

Benz doesn't miss a beat in opener

Tue, 1 Sep 2009 04:00 CST

No Charlies. No problem. Both Charlie Bliss and Charlie Goro were gone under the lights Friday night, but Maine South showed the state there's more to the Hawks than the Charlie Company.

Vote: Who was the top football star in Week 1?

Compiled by Adam L. Jahns, YourSeason.com Assistant Editor — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:00 CST

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Benz's TDs pace Maine South past Saxons

BY MATT HARNESS mharness@pioneerlocal.com — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00 CST

Tyler Benz passed for two touchdowns and ran for three more, leading No. 2 Maine South past Schaumburg 64-35 Friday night.

Central Suburban South preview capsule

BY DICK QUAGLIANO — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00 CST

Maine South should dominate again with Glenbrook South as a challenger.

No. 2 Maine South: Aiming to repeat

BY ADAM JAHNS ajahns@suntimes.com — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00 CST

Maine South is the No. 2 team in Steve Tucker's preseason Super 25 football rankings. Be sure to watch our video featuring the Hawks, who are led by running back Matt Perez and quarterback Tyler Benz, exclusively here.

Caravan's Lenti, Maine South's Bliss suspended

BY ADAM JAHNS ajahns@suntimes.com — Thu, 6 Aug 2009 00:00 CST

Two prominent high school football coaches -- Mount Carmel head coach Frank Lenti and Maine South offensive coordinator Charlie Bliss -- are both suspended to start the coming season.

Perez, Benz ready to step up for Maine South

BY MATT HARNESS -- PIONEER PRESS — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00 CST

Maine South graduated most of its starters, including quarterback Charlie Goro, on both sides of the ball from last season's 14-0 club. But the Hawks aren't ready to repel down the mountain. Not with players such as RB Matt Perez and QB Tyler Benz.